politics
Swiss Pension Reform: VAT Increase to Fund 13th Monthly Payment
National Council committee backs 0.7 percentage point VAT increase to finance additional pension payments following March 2024 referendum approval.
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retirement
Swiss Workers Push for Flexible Retirement Age System
Deloitte survey shows 68% of Swiss population wants freedom to choose retirement age, while majority opposes increased employee pension contributions amid reform debates.
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politics
Swiss Senate approves 13th month pension payment
Parliament backs financing plan for additional pension payment through VAT and salary contributions, marking significant reform in Swiss social security system.
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economy
Swiss Pension Funds Report Strong 7.4% Growth in 2024
Swiss pension funds achieved impressive returns in 2024, with coverage ratios reaching 114.7% and active policyholder remuneration increasing to 3.76%, marking significant improvement in retirement security.
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pension
Swiss Pension Crisis Forces Retirees Abroad
Growing number of Swiss retirees withdraw pension capital and relocate to more affordable countries, highlighting mounting challenges in retirement affordability.
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